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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2014, 12:24 PM
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Posted By harimauhk
As far as India goes, the most commonly seen...

As far as India goes, the most commonly seen striking weapon is the lathi (now common in polycarbonate), but these were traditional too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gada_(mace)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2014, 04:01 AM
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Views: 19,579
Posted By harimauhk
I bought one of these in Bangkok last year...in...

I bought one of these in Bangkok last year...in the pouring rain, and in a basket full of rolling pins and assorted coconut wood kitchen tools. It 'felt' like a weapon, even though I had no idea what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2012, 11:10 AM
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Posted By harimauhk
Could this be what the Malays call a sundang?

Could this be what the Malays call a sundang?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th May 2012, 04:14 PM
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Posted By harimauhk
I saw some really first rate modern gunongs at...

I saw some really first rate modern gunongs at Aldevinco, but I wasn't prepared to pay their prices and they wouldn't accept my offers. I'll make it to Lanao Del Sur eventually. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2012, 04:19 AM
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Views: 13,038
Posted By harimauhk
From handling modern-made gunongs in Davao, I...

From handling modern-made gunongs in Davao, I know the craftsmen of Lanao Del Sur are still very capable of making excellent gunongs: the price on this one was definitely fair.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2012, 03:32 AM
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Views: 31,788
Posted By harimauhk
Fascinating! I was born in Hong Kong and until...

Fascinating! I was born in Hong Kong and until Kuk showed me his knife, I'd never seen one of these. I'm going to see if I can find an antique one locally.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2012, 03:17 AM
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Views: 22,695
Posted By harimauhk
The Chinese have definitely long been in and out...

The Chinese have definitely long been in and out of the Philippines: I was recently down in Basilan and Zamboanga, a stone's throw from Sulu, and there were Chinese businesses everywhere, even with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 62,873
Posted By harimauhk
Yes, the siraui depicted in this thread are huge...

Yes, the siraui depicted in this thread are huge in comparison! Perhaps the smaller versions were originally meant for women a la Minang kerambit. I have yet to see an older one in this size though....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2012, 04:40 AM
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Views: 62,873
Posted By harimauhk
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17tzelLRS1qcmmjy.j...

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17tzelLRS1qcmmjy.jpg

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Still waiting to hear back from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 62,873
Posted By harimauhk
As with many blades throughout the Nusantara, it...

As with many blades throughout the Nusantara, it is entirely possible versions existed both for use and for combat. Knowing where Kuk's little Javanese piece was made (they only make weapons), it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 62,873
Posted By harimauhk
I agree that an older piece would tell us more...

I agree that an older piece would tell us more about traditional use. From the dress of the Minang ones I have seen in this thread and my modern one, it seems highly unlikely they were meant to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 62,873
Posted By harimauhk
Unfortunately I have it in storage: it is a...

Unfortunately I have it in storage: it is a modern piece, but nicely done. I'll see if I can rescue it tomorrow. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 62,873
Posted By harimauhk
Now I see why Vinny had so many questions about...

Now I see why Vinny had so many questions about the siraui! I have a Minangkabau one that is absolutely meant to be a weapon. The handle and sheath are beautifully carved and the blade is chased....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,361
Posted By harimauhk
We used PVA glue and sawdust in high...

We used PVA glue and sawdust in high school...worked a treat. more recently I've used superglue and sawdust with good results.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,248
Posted By harimauhk
No problem! I always learn a heck of a lot on...

No problem! I always learn a heck of a lot on these forums from those far more knowledgeable than me, so it's nice to finally be able to give something back! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2011, 03:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,248
Posted By harimauhk
Hi Battara, The term talibung is not used in...

Hi Battara,

The term talibung is not used in Cebu, but it is used in Leyte and Samar. I would put money on this piece having been made in Leyte or Samar. In Cebu, similar knives are called...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2011, 03:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,248
Posted By harimauhk
Hi Battara, The term talibung is not used in...

Hi Battara,

The term talibung is not used in Cebu, but it is used in Leyte and Samar. I would put money on this piece having been made in Leyte or Samar. In Cebu, similar knives are called...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,502
Posted By harimauhk
Dave, virtually all of the Filipino agricultural...

Dave, virtually all of the Filipino agricultural blades I've handled over the last two years have distal tapers: go figure! Interestingly, the two modern piras I picked up do not taper much.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2011, 02:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,502
Posted By harimauhk
Yes, arit, karit and celurit are all very close...

Yes, arit, karit and celurit are all very close aren't they? :) Karit is actually Tagalog--I'm not sure what they are called in Sulu. In Cebuano they are called sanggot or sanggut, and sangud is the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,944
Posted By harimauhk
I have a modern pair much like them from Kashgar...

I have a modern pair much like them from Kashgar (in Northern China). I believe yours were most likely made in or around Kashgar too.

This is where they've been made for the last 2000 years...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2011, 01:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,502
Posted By harimauhk
Hi Kuk, Yes, there are agricultural barungs...

Hi Kuk,

Yes, there are agricultural barungs in the Central Visayas, but I believe that came about through cultural exchange between the Bangsamoro tribes and the Bisaya/Cebuano. BTW, I also picked...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,502
Posted By harimauhk
I believe piras and barungs have always come in a...

I believe piras and barungs have always come in a variety of thicknesses and lengths. Hand forging steel is far from an exact process, and yes, lighter blades are of course faster, so the thickness...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,052
Posted By harimauhk
Sounds absolutely fascinating! I have no doubt I...

Sounds absolutely fascinating! I have no doubt I will be purchasing one when it's complete.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2011, 01:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 46,567
Posted By harimauhk
Just wanted to add some input after spending time...

Just wanted to add some input after spending time with Tausug and Yakan tribesmen in the Southern Philippines--culturally there are strong ties to Malaysia in so many ways. I now see the myriad of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 36,362
Posted By harimauhk
Since brass contains copper, the copper-colored...

Since brass contains copper, the copper-colored blades may just be brass with more copper than usual.

Pep: Some brass has to be better than none. ;) That's the first I've heard of the blades...
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